Skid Row Mental Health Team Lead Clinician

The People Concern; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Vision

Dental

Life Insurance

403(b) Retirement plan

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

The People Concern is seeking a Mental Health Team Lead Clinician for the Street-Based Team in Los Angeles' Skid Row. This onsite role leads a small team of case managers, conducts outreach, triage, and connects clients to medical, psychiatric, and housing services.

You'll provide clinical training, model trauma-informed care, and drive harm-reduction initiatives while ensuring high-quality services and timely documentation to meet program outcomes.

Qualifications

• Ph.D., Psy.D., MSW, or MFT; hours available for unlicensed candidates.
• Board of Behavioral Sciences license or eligibility.
• Valid Driver's License with acceptable record.
• CPR/First Aid certification required.
• Strong clinical assessment skills in fast-paced settings.
• Detail oriented with time management and tech skills.
• Proficient with MS Word, Outlook, Excel, and databases.
• Ability to work with diverse constituencies and learn quickly.
• Commitment to harm-reduction and client-centered care.
• Experience with co-occurring disorders and homelessness.
• Familiarity with harm reduction approaches.

Responsibilities

• Lead an interdisciplinary team to engage the most vulnerable on Skid Row.
• Daily street-based outreach; triage safety, healthcare, shelter needs.
• Interface with partners to advocate for complex client needs.
• Remove barriers to permanent housing and assist with IDs, benefits, life skills.
• Serve as mental health consultant; respond to emergencies.
• Facilitate daily team huddles; attend weekly meetings and trainings.
• Provide leadership to case managers for client care and coordination.
• Deliver crisis management and hospital discharge follow-up.
• Ensure timely referrals and documentation to meet outcomes.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Harm reduction

Team leadership

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Communication

Crisis management

Documentation

Microsoft Word

Outlook

Excel

CPR/First Aid

Driving

Education

Ph.D./Psy.D./MSW/MFT degree

Board of Behavioral Sciences licensed or eligible

Tools

Microsoft Word

Outlook

Excel

Database applications

Job description

The People Concern is seeking a Mental Health Team Lead Clinician for the Street-Based Team in Los Angeles' Skid Row. This onsite role leads a small team of case managers, conducts outreach, triage, and connects clients to medical, psychiatric, and housing services.

You'll provide clinical training, model trauma-informed care, and drive harm-reduction initiatives while ensuring high-quality services and timely documentation to meet program outcomes.